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Jared Drake Bell[2] (born June 27, 1986) is an American actor and musician.[3][4] Born in Newport Beach, California, he began his career as a child actor in the 1990s, appearing on Home Improvement (1994) and in several commercials. He rose to prominence with Nickelodeon, playing starring roles in the sketch comedy series The Amanda Show (1999–2002), the sitcom Drake & Josh (2004–2007), and the Nickelodeon television film series The Fairly OddParents (2011–2014). He also voiced Peter Parker / Spider-Man on the Disney XD series Ultimate Spider-Man (2012–2017) and various Disney XD media. He has won ten Kids' Choice Awards, a Teen Choice Award, and a Young Artist Award, among other accolades.

Key Information

Bell began his musical career contributing to the soundtrack of Drake & Josh. He independently released his debut studio album, Telegraph (2005), and signed with Universal Motown Records in 2006. His second studio album, It's Only Time (2006), emerged as a commercial success. His third album, Ready Steady Go! (2014), was released through the independent record label Surfdog Records. He has since released two independent albums: The Lost Album (2020) and Non-Stop Flight (2024).

Early life

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Bell was born on June 27, 1986, in Newport Beach, California, the youngest of four children from former professional billiards player Robin Dodson,[5] and swimming pool service technician Joe Bell.[6] Through his father's family, Bell is the cousin of former San Diego Padres relief pitcher Heath Bell.[7]

His parents divorced when he was five years old.[8] While growing up in Orange County, Bell attended the Orange County School of the Arts and skateboarded while regularly attending punk rock concerts, the music of which he cites as an influence.[8] He received a GED.[9]

Career

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1991–2003: Early work

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Bell started acting at the age of five,[10] encouraged by his father who attempted to put him into Little League Baseball and other sports with no success before finding Bell's talent in public speaking and his confidence when impersonating people he would watch on television.[8] Bell stated, "I was five, and my dad kind of said, 'Hey, you wanna be an actor?' and I said, 'Sure,' that kind of thing, you know? I was kind of put into it by my dad but, you know, good. I really love it, and I still do it." Bell's first televised commercial was for Whirlpool Appliances. "I had to sit under a tree and eat a Popsicle," Bell later stated, "I thought, 'I could get used to this.'"[11][12] His first television show appearance was on a 1994 episode of Home Improvement.[13] He appeared in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire,[14] and had a small role in the Seinfeld episode "The Frogger" in 1998.[15] In 1999, he acted in a commercial for Pokémon Red and Blue[16] and in the film Dragonworld: The Legend Continues.[17] In 2000, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role as Cage Redding in the television film The Jack Bull. He began to play guitar at the age of 12.[18] He received his first official guitar lessons from Roger Daltrey when he starred with him in the 2001 film Chasing Destiny.[19] From 1999 until the show was cancelled in 2002, Bell was a featured performer on The Amanda Show.[19] He also made a guest appearance on the series The Nightmare Room.[20]

2004–2009: Acting and musical breakthrough

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Bell in 2007

In 2003, Bell was cast as Drake Parker alongside Amanda Show costar Josh Peck on the Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh.[21][22] His song "Found a Way" was featured as the theme song and is therefore included on the show's soundtrack, released on February 22, 2005. During this time period, he appeared as himself on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 in the episode "Spring Fling", where he performed "Highway to Nowhere", which is also featured on the Drake & Josh soundtrack.[23][24] He also had his first of three consecutive wins at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for "Favorite TV Actor". In 2005, Bell co-starred alongside Drake & Josh co-star Miranda Cosgrove with Dennis Quaid in Yours, Mine and Ours.[25]

Telegraph, Bell's debut album, was released independently on August 23, 2005.[26] The album includes 12 tracks. All the tracks were written only by Bell with the exception of "Highway to Nowhere".[27][28] Being an independent release, the album ran out of print, and was re-released on August 7, 2007.[29] "Down We Fall" was played on an episode of Drake & Josh titled "Number 1 Fan".[30] In 2005, Bell performed with Hawk Nelson in a video for the Hawk Nelson song called "Bring 'Em Out", which was featured in the film Yours, Mine and Ours.[31] The studio version was included on Hawk Nelson's EP Bring 'Em Out[32] and on the special edition of Hawk Nelson Is My Friend.[33]

Bell performing in 2007

In 2006, Bell signed with Universal Motown.[34] Bell's second album, It's Only Time, was released on December 5, 2006.[35] Bell wrote all of the songs, however, they were all co-written with either C.J. Abraham, Michael Corcoran, or both.[36] It reached Number 81 on Billboard's Top 200.[37] It also charted on the Billboard Rock Charts at number 21.[37] The album was more successful in Mexico, reaching number 4 in the Mexico Top 100.[38] It is his first album to chart on the Billboard 200, and his highest-selling album with more than 178,000 copies sold in the United States as of 2012.[39] He released the lead single, "I Know", on October 17, 2006.[40] The video for "I Know" was released in October 2006. The single topped the Mexican music charts.[41] "I Know" also appeared on the 2010 compilation album Pure Love Songs Vol. 2.[42] His song from It's Only Time, "Makes Me Happy", peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Chart, which is an extension of the Hot 100. The song was featured in the Drake & Josh series finale "Really Big Shrimp".[43] The song also made an appearance on the Pop 100 at number 67[44] and on the Hot Digital Songs chart at number 45.[45] Because of the song's popularity, on October 16, 2007, the Radio Disney single edit version of his song "Makes Me Happy" was released on iTunes.[46]

He also featured on the theme song for the show iCarly, "Leave It All to Me", with his Drake & Josh co-star Miranda Cosgrove.[47] The music video for the song was released on Cosgrove's Vevo YouTube channel on September 28, 2010.[48] The song took the lowest position on the Hot 100, peaking at number 100. It also peaked on the Pop 100 at number 83. He performed some Christmas songs in the Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh film, including "Jingle Bells" and "Christmas Promise". A DVD entitled Drake Bell in Concert was released on December 16, 2008. The video was unable to crack the 2008 or 2009 Top 100 in the U.S.,[49] but did chart on the Top 100 Mexican album charts, peaking at number 81.[50] The DVD contains footage of him and his band live on stage while they toured in Mexico, filmed during five sold out fall nights.[51] It also features 2 new songs and five covers, all of which are exclusive to the DVD.[52] In the spring, Bell had a starring role in the comedy spoof film Superhero Movie.[53][54] Bell recorded a theme song featuring his co-star Sara Paxton for the film called "Superhero! Song", which was released on April 8, 2008.[55] In August 2008, he co-starred in the comedy College,[56] which was shot on location in New Orleans.[57] Bell also starred in Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh alongside Josh Peck, which began production in July 2008, and premiered on December 5, 2008.[58] In 2009, his songs "Unbelievable" and "Modern Times", which were featured on a commercial for Twalkin,[59] were released exclusively on Myspace.[60] Bell was also cast in a pilot for a then upcoming CBS comedy series, Fish Tank, stating Bell's involvement is what put the series into production in the first place.[61] The series however, was never picked up.[62][63] Bell also had a third album, set to be released in 2009; however, the album was apparently shelved and never released,[64] until it was released in 2020 as "The Lost Album".[65]

2010–present: Films and independent music

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In 2010, he made a cameo appearance as Drake Parker in an iCarly episode entitled "iBloop" and a guest role in I Owe My Life to Corbin Bleu. He starred as Timmy Turner in the television film adaptation of its hit animated series The Fairly Odd Parents, A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!, released in 2011[66] and reprised his role in the 2012 sequel A Fairly Odd Christmas. On May 18, 2011, a music video for Bell's song "You're Not Thinking" was released on YouTube.[67] Bell's EP, titled A Reminder, was released on June 28, 2011.[68] The lead single of A Reminder, "Terrific", was released on June 14, 2011,[69] with the music video being released on December 9, 2012.[70] The EP was produced by John Fields, who previously worked with Rooney, Jimmy Eat World, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, and Bleu. Bell said he decided to release A Reminder because he hasn't put out new music in a few years and "a full album will probably not happen until next year."[68] Bell was also sued by Fields, the producer of the EP, for 9 songs at 9,000 dollars each, totaling up to 81,000. Bell only paid for 5 songs for 45,000, but only 4 songs made it to the EP.[71]

In February 2012, Bell appeared in a Shane Dawson YouTube video entitled Kidnapping Drake Bell.[72] Bell was cast as Spider-Man in the animated TV series Ultimate Spider-Man based on the comic book of the same name.[73] He later reprised the role in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, replacing Josh Keaton who originally recorded his role for the series. He has also voiced the role of Spider-Man in two video games, Marvel Heroes,[74] an MMORPG, and Disney Infinity 2.0,[75] in 2013 and 2014, respectively. He was also in the 2012 Nickelodeon film Rags as Shawn. In 2013, Bell participated in an episode of the ABC reality TV series Splash, a celebrity diving competition, in which he made third place.[76] On November 1, 2013, Bell released the studio version of his unreleased song "Nevermind" on YouTube.[77] He released a holiday single, "Christmas Promise", on December 17, 2013. Throughout 2013 and 2014, Bell had roles in several animated films, such as The Naughty List, Adventure Planet,[78] Birds of Paradise[79][80] and Under Wraps.[81] Bell returned as Timmy Turner in the third The Fairly OddParents live-action film, A Fairly Odd Summer, which was released on August 2, 2014.[82] In 2014, Bell was nominated in the Capital Twitter Awards for Biggest Twitter Feud vs. Justin Bieber.[83] Bell also appeared on Takepart Live to discuss his bankruptcy and other activities.[84][85] Bell starred in an animated film entitled Frozen in Time, which was released November 11, 2014.[86]

Bell had his third studio album set to be released in early 2013.[39] Then, he stated it as "a complete concept record. Getting in a time machine and going back to the 40s and 50s."[87] On April 22, 2014, Bell released his third studio album, his first rockabilly album, Ready Steady Go!,[88] under Surfdog Records, with which he signed in 2012.[89] It was produced by Peter Collins and childhood idol Brian Setzer, frontman of the rockabilly revival band Stray Cats.[90] He has referred to the album as "getting in the DeLorian, hitting 88 miles per hour, and going back to the future."[91] The album's lead single, "Bitchcraft", was released on January 28, 2014.[92] The single was remixed by French electro swing band Caravan Palace.[93] The album's promotional single, "I Won't Stand In Your Way", a cover of the Stray Cats' original song, was released on April 17, 2014.[94] A cover of Cask Mouse's song "Bull", was released as the album's second single on October 8, 2014. The single was listed in the Mexican radio Top 10 for a number of weeks.[95] The album was recorded completely live.[96] It debuted and peaked at number 182 on the Billboard 200 and sold 2,000 copies in its first week of release.[97] Bell took part in the High School Nation Tour in support of Ready Steady Go!, touring High Schools all around the U.S. The tour lasted from September 16 to October 22, 2014. It began in Los Angeles, California and ended in Charlotte, North Carolina.[98] Bell also performed at Exa FM's Concerto Exa 2014 in Mexico City, performing to more than 50,000 people.[99]

Bell in 2016

He starred with his Drake & Josh co-star Miranda Cosgrove in the animated film A Mouse Tale, which was released directly to DVD on February 10, 2015.[100] Bell starred in the slasher film L.A. Slasher as The Popstar, which was released on June 26, 2015, in a limited theater release.[101][102] Bell recorded a song for the film's soundtrack, titled "Day & Night".[103] He also stars alongside Bella Thorne and Cameron Dallas in the United States dub of The Frog Kingdom, which was released on June 30, 2015, on video on demand and DVD.[104] He appeared in a documentary about the genre of rockabilly and its culture titled It's a Rockabilly World![105] Bell later reprised his role as Spider-Man in the 2015 game Disney Infinity 3.0. He also guest starred in an episode with his Drake & Josh co-star Josh Peck on Peck's Fox television series Grandfathered;[106] Bell guest stars as Kirk, a wealthy tech investor.[107] The episode with Bell aired in the Spring of 2016.[108] Bell is set to star as Dan Orange, lead singer of a band called "Orange and the Dead Ends" in a new digital series called Dan is Dead. The premiere date has not yet been set.[109] Bell has recorded a song titled "We're Dead" for the series.[110]

Bell embarked on a concert tour in Mexico starting on February 5, 2016, which ended on February 7, 2016.[111] The tickets were sold out within minutes of going on sale online.[112] Though Bell started the tour in 2015,[113] the Ready Steady Go! Tour will continue in 2016.[114] Bell toured high schools in the US as part of the High School Nation Tour from March 28 to April 29, 2016.[115] Bell stars in the 2017 film Bad Kids of Crestview Academy, a sequel to the 2012 film Bad Kids Go to Hell.[116][117] Bell released an EP titled Honest on June 30, 2017.[118] In 2018 he released a Spanglish song, "Fuego Lento", and in 2019 released another EP, Smoke It Up.

On November 5, 2023, after his elimination on the fifth season of the Mexican television series ¿Quién es la máscara?, Bell was revealed to be Baby Alien.[119]

In 2024, Bell competed in season twelve of The Masked Singer as "Ice King" with Hanson (who competed in season five as "Russian Dolls") serving as his Mask Ambassador. He was eliminated on "Miley Cyrus Night".[120]

Philanthropy

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Since 2009, Bell has supported the Thirst Project,[41] a non-profit organization that addresses the issue of the clean water crisis by raising awareness through education. Bell's contributions include public appeals[121] and concerts to raise funds.[122] Seth Maxwell, founder of the Thirst Project, recruited Bell to be the 'face' of the campaign.[123] Bell has also made contributions to other organizations such as Toys for Tots.[124]

On April 18, 2015, Bell performed at the Strawberry Bowl in support of the charity Rockin A Cure for cystic fibrosis.[125]

Personal life

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Childhood assault and health problems

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In 2024, Bell revealed that dialogue coach Brian Peck (of no relation to Josh Peck[126]) repeatedly sexually assaulted him when he was 15, during the period after filming of the last season of The Amanda Show and before filming the first season for Drake & Josh.[127] Peck was arrested on August 19, 2003,[128] later being convicted of lewd conduct with a minor.[129] Because of his age, Bell's identity as the victim was not publicly revealed in the court records. Bell first revealed his identity and shared his experience in the 2024 documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.[127] On The Sarah Fraser Show podcast on March 22, 2024, Bell revealed that he went to rehab after his interview for the documentary.[130][131]

On December 29, 2005, Bell, then 19 years old, and a friend of his were driving from Malibu to Los Angeles when, while stopped at a red light on California State Route 1, the two were struck by an oncoming vehicle.[132] Though Bell's passenger suffered only bruises, Bell suffered more severe injuries, including a cervical fracture of his neck vertebrae, a broken jaw, the loss of seven teeth, and deep facial lacerations.[133] As part of his recovery, Bell required more than 70 facial stitches, had to have his jaw wired shut for two months, and underwent surgery on his chin and mouth.[134][135]

Family

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In July 2021, Bell revealed that in 2018 he had married his girlfriend of five years and that they had a son.[1] After separating in September 2022, Bell's wife filed for divorce on April 20, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences.[136][137] In August 2025, Bell filed additional documents to proceed with finalizing the divorce.[138]

Residence

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In 2007, Bell purchased a 2,640-square-foot (245 m2) house in Los Feliz for $2,050,000.[139] After Bell filed for bankruptcy in California in early 2014, the house was taken in foreclosure.[140][141]

As of March 2024, Bell primarily resides in Mexico City.[142] In an interview with Yordi Rosado on March 24, 2024, Bell revealed that he wanted to move to Mexico, telling Rosado "I feel more at home when I'm here. I have more friends here [because] a lot of my friends from Los Angeles have moved to Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and so my relationship with them is on the phone anyway".[143]

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Driving under the influence

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Bell was arrested on December 21, 2015, for driving under the influence in Glendale, California, at 2:45 am after police officers witnessed him swerving and driving well over the speed limit.[144] He was subsequently released on $20,000 bond and pleaded not guilty.[145] In September 2016 Bell pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four days in jail and four years' probation and would be required to attend an alcohol education program; Bell served only one day for good behavior.[146][147] Bell was previously charged with driving under the influence in 2010 in relation to an incident in San Diego in 2009.[148]

Child endangerment conviction

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In August 2020, Bell's former girlfriend accused him of verbal and physical abuse during their three-year relationship in the late 2000s. She also accused him of inappropriate behavior regarding underage girls.[149] Bell has denied the allegations.[150]

On June 4, 2021, Bell was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, on charges relating to "attempted endangering [of] children and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles."[151] A public information officer with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, said "the 15-year-old victim, who had established a relationship with Bell several years prior, attended his concert in December 2017 ... While there, Bell violated his duty of care and, in doing so, created a risk of harm to the victim." The Cleveland Police also found that Bell had sent the minor "inappropriate social media messages" for "months leading up to the concert". Bell was 31 at the time of the alleged incident. Bell pleaded not guilty, and was freed on a $2,500 personal bond, and was ordered to provide a DNA sample.[152] He agreed to have no contact with the accuser in the case with a pretrial hearing scheduled for June 23.[153][154]

On June 23, 2021, Bell pleaded guilty to both charges.[155] On July 12, 2021, Bell's accuser, then 19, made a public appearance and statement accusing him of sexually assaulting her while she was underage, in addition to the endangerment charges. Bell was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service, which he was permitted to complete in California. He also is not allowed to have any contact with his victim.[156][157][158]

On September 17, 2021, Bell posted a video response, in which he claimed that he ceased texting his accuser when her age came to light, and that no images of a sexual matter were exchanged. He also stated that he accepted a plea deal because "I felt that this was the best way to get this over quickly, and for everyone involved to be able to move on."[159]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1995 Drifting School Kenny Smith
The Neon Bible David, aged 10 [74]
1996 Jerry Maguire Jesse Remo
1999 Dill Scallion Eugene Bob
Dragonworld: The Legend Continues Johnny McGowan Direct-to-video
2000 High Fidelity Young Rob Gordon
Perfect Game Bobby Jr.
2005 Yours, Mine and Ours Dylan North
2008 Superhero Movie Rick Riker / Dragonfly
College Kevin
Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare Butch Hare Voice; direct-to-video[74]
The Nutty Professor Harold Kelp/Jack
2010 I Owe My Life To Corbin Bleu Himself Short film
Pure Country 2: The Gift Drake
2012 A Monster Christmas Matt, Elf #2, News Reporter Voice[74]
The Reef 2: High Tide Pi
Keenan Cahill's Story Himself Documentary
2013 Monsterous Holiday Andy Voice[74]
Space Warriors Jimmy / Narrator Voice
The Naughty List Snowflake[74] Voice; direct-to-video
The Little Penguin Pororo's Racing Adventure White Tiger
2014 20 Moves Himself Documentary
Birds of Paradise Jack[74] Voice; direct-to-video
Adventure Planet Sam
Under Wraps Danny[74]
Frozen in Time Brody
2015 A Mouse Tale Sebastian[74]
Jungle Shuffle Manu
The Frog Kingdom Announcer, Muscles[74][160]
The Greys Blake Smelt Short film[161][162]
L.A. Slasher The Popstar
The Nutcracker Sweet Nutcracker Voice; direct-to-video[74]
2016 It's A Rockabilly World! Himself
Arlo: The Burping Pig Arlo Voice[74][163]
2017 Bad Kids of Crestview Academy Ben
The Blind Girl Jack Short film[164]
A Stork's Journey Richard Voice[165]
American Satan Damien
2018 Cover Versions Byron
2020 The Big Trip Oscar Voice; direct-to-video

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1994 Home Improvement Little Pete Episode: "Swing Time"
1995 Minor Adjustments Jordan Episode: "The Ex Files"
1996 ABC Afterschool Special Scott Episode: "Me and My Hormones"
Men Behaving Badly Charlie Atwood Episode: "Carpe Dino"
1997 Gun Brendan Episode: "The Hole"
Over the Top Clarence Episode: "The Bee Story"
The Pretender Shawn Boyd Episode: "Scott Free"
The Drew Carey Show The Blues Kid Episode: "That Thing You Don't"
1998 Seinfeld Kenny Episode: "The Frogger"
1999 Caroline in the City Rodney Episode: "Caroline and the Horny Kid"
The Jack Bull Cage Redding Television film
1999–2002 The Amanda Show Various roles Main role
2000 Double Dare 2000 Himself 2 episodes; Along with the cast of The Amanda Show
2001 Chasing Destiny Walter Television film
2002 The Nightmare Room Alex Sanders Episode: "Dear Diary, I'm Dead"
Rugrats Dusty Voice; episode: "Lil's Phil of Trash"
So Little Time Himself Episode: "Waiting for Gibson"
2004–05 All That Himself/Various roles Main role
2004–07 Drake & Josh Drake Parker
2005 Zoey 101 Himself Episode: "Spring Fling"
2006 Drake & Josh Go Hollywood Drake Parker Television film
2008 Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh
2009 The Fish Tank Fish Pilot
2010 iCarly Drake Parker Episode: "iBloop"
7 Secrets with Miranda Cosgrove Himself Nickelodeon documentary
2011 A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! Timmy Turner Television film
2012 Victorious Himself Episode: "April Fools Blank"
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Spider-Man/Peter Parker Voice; recurring role (season 2)[74]
Figure It Out Himself Panelist
Celebrity Ghost Stories Episode: "Tito Ortiz, Cary Elwes, Sally Kellerman and Drake Bell"
Rags Shawn Television film
Abominable Christmas Matt Voice; television film
A Fairly Odd Christmas Timmy Turner Television film
2012–17 Ultimate Spider-Man Spider-Man/Peter Parker, Swarm, Spider-Punk, Kaine Parker, various voices Main voice role[74]
2013 Splash Himself Contestant, 3rd Place
Phineas and Ferb Spider-Man/Peter Parker Voice; episode: "Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel"[74]
A Monsterous Holiday Andy Voice; television film
2013–15 Avengers Assemble Spider-Man/Peter Parker Voice; 3 episodes[74]
2013–15 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Spider-Man, Spider-Raptor Voice, 5 episodes[74]
2014 Sam & Cat Drake Parker Episode: #blooperepisode (archive footage)
A Fairly Odd Summer Timmy Turner Television film
2016 Suspense Artus Vitogast Radio series; episode: "This World's Not Big Enough..."[166]
Grandfathered Kirk Episode: "The Biter"
Cozmo's Ken Television film[167]
Cupcake Wars Himself Contestant; Episode: "Celebrity: Matilda"
2017 Ben 10 Michael Morningstar Voice; episode: "Bright Lights, Black Hearts"[74]
Home and Family Himself Performer; Episode: "Guest Co-Hostess Ali Fedotowsky-Manno/Harry Connick Jr./Drake Bell"
Safeword Contestant; episode: "Drake Bell vs. Ron Funches"[168]
2018 Do or Dare Contestant; episode: "Gaten Matarazzo vs. Drake Bell"
Highly Gifted Alan Voice[169]
The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars Himself Contestant
The Adventures of Kid Danger Drake Parker Voice; episode: "Snooze Pods"[74]
Double Dare Himself Episode: "Comeback Kids vs. Red Hot Cocoa"
2019 2 episodes
2021 Robot Chicken Drake Parker Voice; episode: "May Cause Immaculate Conception"
2023 ¿Quién es la máscara? Himself/Baby Alien Season 5 contestant[119]
2024 Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV Himself Documentary series; 3 episodes
2024 The Masked Singer Himself/Ice King Season 12 contestant

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Drake & Josh Drake Parker Character design
Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown
2013 Marvel Heroes Spider-Man (voice) [74]
2014 Disney Infinity 2.0
2015 Disney Infinity 3.0 [170]
2019 Kingdom Hearts III Young Eraqus (voice) [74]

Web

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 I <3 Vampires Ian 2 episodes
2012 BlackBoxTV Presents Jason Episode: "Last Encounter"
Kidnapping Drake Bell Himself On YouTube channel Shane Dawson TV
2013 Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload Spider-Man Voice; Web film[74]
2017 Dan is Dead Peter Gary Sandlittle/Dan Orange Lead role

Discography

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Main article: Drake Bell discography
See also: List of songs recorded by Drake Bell

Books

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In 2023, Bell announced on his Twitter account that he is writing a book titled I Found A Way.[171]

Awards and nominations

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Bell was nominated for a Young Artist Award twice, once in 2000 for his role in The Jack Bull, in which he won,[172] and another time in 2006 for Yours, Mine and Ours. He has won 10 Kids Choice Awards, three in the United States and five internationally for his role as Drake Parker on Drake & Josh.[173] He also won a Kids Choice Award in 2007 in the United Kingdom for Best Male Singer, winning over Justin Timberlake.[174] He was also nominated for Best TV Actor, but lost to Nat Wolff.[175] Bell has also won a Teen Choice Award in 2008 for his role as the Dragonfly in Superhero Movie.[176] He was also nominated for an award in 2014 in the Capital Twitter Awards for biggest Twitter feud with Justin Bieber.[83] In 2025 Bell won the award for Best Song of the Year at the Mexican Tú Awards for his song Break your Heart with Colombian singer Kevin Roldán. They also performed their song during the award show.[177]

Year Award Category Result
2000 Young Artist Award (21st Young Artist Awards) Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot Won
2006 Young Artist Award (27th Young Artist Awards) Best Performance in a Feature Film Nominated
Blimp Award (Kids' Choice Awards) Favorite TV Actor (Drake & Josh) Won
2007 Won
Blimp Award (UK Kids' Choice Awards) Best TV Actor Nominated
Best Male Singer Won
Best TV Show (Drake & Josh) Won
2008 Blimp Award (Kids' Choice Awards) Favorite TV Actor (Drake & Josh) Won
Blimp Award (Germany Kids' Choice Awards) Favorite TV Actor (Drake & Josh) Nominated
Blimp Award (KCA Brazil 2008 – Meus Prêmios Nick) Favorite International Artist Won
Surfboard Award (Teen Choice Awards) Choice Movie Breakout Actor (Superhero Movie) Won
ASCAP Award (ASCAP) Top TV Series (Drake & Josh) Won
Blimp Award (Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards) Favorite International TV Star Nominated
2009 Won
2010 Big Kid Award Won
Blimp Award (Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Mexico) Favorite TV Actor (Drake & Josh) Won
Favorite International Character Male Won
2014 Best Feud (Capital Twitter Awards) Biggest Twitter Feud (vs. Justin Bieber) Nominated
2025 Tú Awards México Best Song of the Year: Break your Heart (ft. Kevin Roldán) Won

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Jared Drake Bell (born June 27, 1986) is an American actor and musician recognized for his roles in productions during the early 2000s. Bell's breakthrough came with recurring appearances on The , followed by the lead role of the laid-back, musically inclined Drake Parker in the sitcom , which aired from 2004 to 2007 and highlighted his comedic timing and on-screen chemistry with co-star . Parallel to acting, he pursued music, co-writing and performing the series' theme song "" and releasing albums such as Telegraph in 2005 and in 2006, blending pop-rock influences with his guitar and vocal talents. In March 2024, Bell revealed in the documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV that he had been groomed and sexually assaulted as a minor by Brian Peck, a dialogue coach previously convicted in 2004 of lewd acts with a child under 14. Bell's career was overshadowed in 2021 by a criminal case in , where he pleaded guilty to one count of attempted child endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, stemming from online interactions with an underage fan; he was sentenced to two years of and 200 hours of .

Early life

Childhood and family background

Jared Drake Bell was born on June 27, 1986, in , to parents Robin Dodson and Joe Bell. He grew up in a large family as the youngest of five children, with four older siblings, in a household that emphasized creative pursuits amid the parents' involvement in entertainment-related fields. His mother, a former professional billiards player who later worked as a , and his father, a , provided an environment rich in artistic influences, though the family was not driven by financial hardship. Bell's early exposure to music stemmed from his father's profession and family activities, including participation in a family band that fostered his interest in performance from a young age. The household dynamics encouraged self-expression through music and other creative outlets, with Joe Bell's musical background serving as a direct influence on Drake's initial development of skills on guitar and drums. This creative foundation, rather than professional ambition, shaped his formative years in Southern California. At age five, Bell took his first steps into the entertainment industry by appearing in commercials and minor television spots, prompted by familial encouragement to explore his talents rather than economic necessity. His parents supported these early endeavors as an extension of the family's artistic leanings, marking the beginning of his pre-professional involvement without immediate pursuit of major roles.

Career

Early acting roles (1991–2003)

Bell began his professional career as a , appearing in numerous commercials in the early . These initial forays into advertising provided his entry point into the industry, leveraging his youthful appearance for product endorsements before transitioning to narrative roles. By 1994, Bell secured his first credited television appearance as a guest on the ABC sitcom , marking his shift from unscripted commercial work to episodic scripted content. He followed this with minor supporting roles in high-profile projects, including a small part as a student in the feature film (1996), directed by , and a guest spot on an episode of the NBC series . These roles, though brief, exposed him to established production environments and honed his ability to deliver lines amid ensemble casts. In 1999, Bell appeared in the HBO Western television film The Jack Bull, playing the role of Cage Redding, the young son of protagonist Myrl Redding (portrayed by John Cusack). Later that year, he joined Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show as a recurring cast member and sketch performer, contributing to comedic segments from the series premiere through its conclusion in 2002. On the show, created by Dan Schneider, Bell participated in various live-action sketches, demonstrating emerging skills in physical comedy and improvisation alongside lead Amanda Bynes. This period solidified his reputation within children's television for versatile, high-energy performances in short-form formats.

Nickelodeon stardom and music debut (2004–2009)

Drake Bell rose to prominence as the lead in the Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh, portraying the laid-back, musically inclined teenager Drake Parker from January 19, 2004, to September 16, 2007. The series, created by Dan Schneider, followed the contrasting dynamic between stepbrothers Drake Parker and Josh Nichols, played by Josh Peck, across 56 episodes spanning four seasons. It drew an average of three million viewers per episode, particularly appealing to younger audiences during its run on the network. Bell's involvement extended beyond acting, as he wrote and performed the show's theme song, "," which highlighted his musical talents and became a staple of the series. This integration of music into his television role foreshadowed his parallel career pursuits. The character's affinity for music mirrored Bell's own skills, often featuring live performances within episodes that showcased his guitar playing and songwriting. In August 2005, Bell released his debut studio album Telegraph on Nine Yards Records, comprising 12 original tracks that blended rock, pop, and influences. The album included the re-recorded "Found a Way" and other songs like "Circles" and "Somehow," demonstrating Bell's versatility as a and guitarist. Produced with , it marked his transition from to recording artist, building on the exposure from Drake & Josh. Bell expanded into feature films with the lead role of Rick Riker, who gains superpowers to become , in the 2008 parody . Released on March 28, 2008, the film cast Bell as the central high school student navigating newfound abilities amid comedic tropes. Additionally, he provided voice work as Butch Hare in the animated Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare that year, further diversifying his Nickelodeon-era portfolio before the decade's end.

Independent projects and challenges (2010–2019)

In the decade following his Nickelodeon prominence, Drake Bell transitioned to independent acting roles, primarily in voice capacities for animated features and direct-to-video releases. He played Timmy Turner in A Fairly Odd Christmas (2012) and reprised the role in A Fairly Odd Summer (2014), alongside parts in Frozen in Time (2014) as Brody and Under Wraps (2014) as Squid Boy. These projects, often low-budget animations distributed via streaming or home video, highlighted a pivot from live-action leads to supporting voice work. Bell also appeared in live-action endeavors like American Satan (2017), portraying Damien, Bad Kids of Crestview Academy (2017) as Ben, and Cover Versions (2018) as Byron. He participated in reality television competitions, including ABC's diving series Splash (2013) and MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars 2 (2018), the latter raising funds for Global Down Syndrome. Bell sustained his music career through self-directed releases and performances. His third studio album, Ready Steady Go!, arrived on April 22, 2014, via the independent Surfdog Records label, featuring elements. Subsequently, the Honest EP emerged in 2017, shifting toward pop-oriented tracks as a creative evolution from prior work. To promote these, Bell toured extensively, including a 2010 visit to and later Latin American dates, alongside U.S. performances documented across dozens of venues. He supplemented touring with YouTube content, producing to engage fans directly. This period marked career amid reduced mainstream access, with Bell's visibility waning from peak teen stardom. Independent ventures and digital platforms became primary outlets, as major studio opportunities for like Bell diminished in favor of emerging talent, evidenced by his reliance on niche and indie music distribution rather than blockbuster or chart-topping releases.

Post-conviction activities and revelations (2020–present)

Following his 2021 conviction, Drake Bell resumed music production, releasing The Lost Album on February 4, 2020, prior to sentencing but indicative of ongoing creative output, and Sesiones En Casa on October 30, 2020, recorded during pandemic isolation. His sixth studio album, , arrived after four years of development, debuting on October 25, 2024, as a 35-track project blending classic influences with personal themes of renewal. The album's extended tracklist and independent release via dB Records underscored Bell's persistence amid career setbacks, with promotional singles preceding its digital launch. Bell reentered television visibility through The Masked Singer season 12 (having previously competed on the Mexican version, ¿Quién es la Máscara?, as "Bebé Alien" in 2023), competing as "" and performing covers such as Miley Cyrus's "" before his unmasking on November 20, 2024. This appearance marked a platform for veiled career nods, including Nickelodeon-era clues, amid public awareness of his . In podcasts, Bell reflected on his trajectory from child acting to stardom and subsequent hurdles, as in the December 10, 2024, Behind the Velvet Rope episode detailing his professional evolution. A March 2025 reunion podcast with revisited their collaboration's dynamics and post-series paths, emphasizing reconciliation without delving into non-professional matters. These discussions highlighted industry pressures on former child stars. Bell pursued Drake & Josh cast reunions, including a June 8, 2025, Nostalgia Con event with , Nancy Sullivan, and Jonathan Goldstein, their first in-person gathering in over a decade. He advocated for a full revival, pitching high-impact projects to capitalize on nostalgia. Live tours supported , with 2024 shows in venues like XL Live Harrisburg (August 18, intimate setting) and Moonshine Beach (September 29, energetic crowd response), transitioning to sold-out dates such as Raleigh's Tin Roof in 2025. Performances mixed throwbacks with new material, gauging fan reception through attendance and setlist engagement.

Philanthropic efforts

Charity involvement and motivations

Bell has supported the Thirst Project, a non-profit addressing the global clean water crisis through awareness campaigns and fundraising events, since 2009. He participated in initiatives like the Nautica Oceana Beach House party in Santa Monica on May 16, 2008, to promote ocean conservation efforts with Oceana. In 2008, Bell organized and performed at a benefit show for Colleges Against Cancer in Berkeley, expressing enthusiasm for the cause due to its focus on supporting and patient care. In August 2018, Bell headlined a at The Abbey in Orlando for the onePULSE Foundation, established to honor victims of the 2016 and support related community programs; all proceeds went directly to the foundation. His motivation stemmed from an emotional visit to the memorial site, prompting him to organize the event as a direct response to the tragedy's impact. Bell has also endorsed causes like , aiding pediatric care, and Race to Erase MS, funding research. These efforts align with patterns in philanthropy, where high-profile endorsements often amplify awareness but yield variable measurable outcomes, such as funds raised per event—though specific impact metrics for Bell's contributions remain undocumented in . His involvement appears driven by personal encounters with supported issues rather than institutional ties, contrasting with broader critiques of performative giving lacking sustained follow-through.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Bell was engaged to actress Paydin LoPachin from 2011 until their breakup in 2016. He married Janet Von Schmeling in 2018 following five years of ; the couple maintained privacy about their union until July 2021. Bell and Von Schmeling welcomed a son, Wyatt (publicly referred to as Jeremy in early reports), in 2021. The pair separated in 2022, with Von Schmeling initiating divorce proceedings in 2023; Bell filed to finalize the dissolution in , on August 14, 2025. Bell has characterized their post-separation co-parenting as cooperative, emphasizing to their son that both parents harbor mutual affection and describing Von Schmeling as an exemplary caregiver. In discussions of fatherhood, Bell has articulated a centered on cultivating core values like , emotional —including the acceptability of and —and personal authenticity, rather than didactic lessons in , which he regards as an innate discovery unbound by gendered dichotomies. Bell's upbringing by divorced parents, Joe Bell and Robin Dodson, informs his approach to ensuring relational stability for his child despite separation.

Health and substance abuse issues

Bell experienced a severe car accident on December 30, 2005, in , when his vintage was struck head-on by another vehicle. The collision resulted in a of his neck vertebrae, a broken , facial lacerations, and several knocked-out teeth, while his passenger sustained only minor bruises. Bell required surgery and extended recovery, with injuries described as non-life-threatening but significantly impairing. Bell has reported ongoing battles with involving alcohol and drugs, which he linked to self-destructive patterns emerging in his post-adolescent years amid career transitions. In early 2024, prior to filming the docuseries Quiet on Set, he entered rehabilitation to address these dependencies, describing it as a pivotal step in halting a cycle of escalation. During a May 2024 appearance for , Bell detailed his "darkest moments" of isolation and , claiming through structured recovery programs while cautioning that recovery demands continuous vigilance against triggers like professional stress. Mental health challenges have intersected with these issues, with Bell acknowledging persistent struggles including anxiety and depressive episodes, for which he pursued alongside rehab. In a March 2025 discussion with former co-star , Bell credited peer accountability in sobriety groups for sustaining progress, though he emphasized that self-reported milestones lack external validation and relapse risks remain elevated in high-pressure entertainment environments. Bell has advocated personal strategies like routine exercise and , but patterns of prior interruptions—evident in intermittent public admissions—suggest incomplete resolution without long-term independent corroboration.

Sexual abuse as a minor

Abuse by Brian Peck

Brian Peck, a dialogue coach on productions including , began grooming Drake Bell, then aged 15, by cultivating a friendship and isolating him from his father, who served as Bell's manager. Peck would drive Bell to auditions and invite him to sleep over at his apartment, where the grooming escalated into repeated sexual assaults, including instances where Bell awoke to being assaulted on a couch. The abuse occurred frequently at Peck's residence, which featured unsettling decor such as a by , contributing to the manipulative environment. Peck's actions culminated in his arrest on August 11, 2003, by the on 11 counts related to lewd acts with a minor. In May 2004, he pleaded no contest to two charges: committing a lewd act upon a aged 14 or 15 by a person at least 10 years older, and oral copulation with a person under 16. Peck was sentenced to 16 months in , required to register as a , and barred from contact with minors, though the victim's identity—later confirmed as Bell—remained anonymized in proceedings. The case exposed lapses in Hollywood's mechanisms, as Peck continued working on sets despite prior rumors of inappropriate behavior with young actors. At sentencing, over 40 industry figures, including actors and directors, submitted letters portraying positively and minimizing the offenses, which underscored a of over victim safeguarding. This support, revealed in unsealed documents years later, highlighted how professional networks could enable predators by prioritizing personal ties. Bell has attributed profound to the , including chronic self-loathing, substance dependency, and self-destructive patterns that persisted into adulthood, necessitating specialized trauma to reframe his self-perception. The mental manipulation involved eroded Bell's trust and during a formative period, exacerbating isolation and complicating his early career navigation.

Public revelation and aftermath (2024–2025)

In March 2024, Drake Bell publicly disclosed his identity as the victim of childhood in the Investigation Discovery docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which premiered on March 17. Within the series, Bell recounted the experiences and highlighted perceived failures in Nickelodeon's supervision of child actors during production. This marked his first on-camera naming as the victim previously anonymized in legal proceedings against Brian Peck. Bell attributed his choice to speak out partly to his role as a , stating in a May 2024 interview that confronting the trauma would strengthen his of his son. He described the immediate aftermath as overwhelming, noting in 2024 that he was "in the thick of it right now" amid the emotional fallout. By May 2024, in his first broadcast post-docuseries, Bell elaborated on the personal healing process triggered by the public revelation. In March 2025, Bell reunited with former Drake & Josh co-star Josh Peck on the Good Guys podcast for a two-part episode released on March 24, addressing the abuse's lingering effects and their shared filming experiences. During the discussion, Bell became emotional while testifying to the fear he endured on set and the steps toward recovery. Reflecting a year after the docuseries, Bell characterized the response as a "roller coaster of emotions" fueled by public support, though he noted ongoing personal challenges in processing the events. The disclosures prompted renewed discussions on child safety in entertainment, with Bell's accounts contributing to broader scrutiny of industry practices.

2016 DUI arrest and consequences

On December 21, 2015, Jared Drake Bell was ed in , for of alcohol after police observed him swerving, speeding, and making an abrupt stop at approximately 2:20 a.m. on San Fernando Road near Doran Street. Officers reported smelling alcohol on his breath, and Bell failed field sobriety tests, leading to his detention; he refused to submit to a chemical alcohol test. This incident marked Bell's second DUI offense within a decade, following a 2009 in for which he was convicted in 2010. Bell was formally charged in January 2016 with one count of within 10 years of a prior DUI and one count of refusing a . On September 2, 2016, he entered a no-contest to the DUI charge in , resulting in a sentence of four years of summary , 96 hours in county jail (of which he served one day due to jail policies), completion of an 18-month multiple-offender alcohol education program, and fines amounting to thousands of dollars. The conviction also carried the potential for suspension of up to four months and installation of an . The DUI arrest highlighted Bell's pattern of impaired driving, with the 2015 violation demonstrating reckless behavior including excessive speed—reportedly 55 mph in a 35 mph zone—and lane straddling, endangering public safety. Professionally, the publicized legal troubles contributed to , though no specific concert cancellations were directly attributed in immediate aftermath reports; however, the probation terms restricted his mobility and required ongoing compliance, underscoring personal accountability for repeated choices leading to impaired operation of a .

2021 child endangerment conviction

In June 2021, Jared Drake Bell, known professionally as Drake Bell, pleaded guilty in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to one count of attempted endangering children (a fourth-degree ) and one count of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, stemming from online interactions with a 15-year-old female fan in 2017. The charges arose after the victim reported that Bell, then 31, groomed her via , sent explicit images and videos, and engaged in inappropriate physical contact, including her at a concert she attended after meeting him online. On July 12, 2021, Bell was sentenced via Zoom to two years of , 200 hours of , a suspended 180-day jail term (with credit for ), and fines totaling $1,000; he was also ordered to have no contact with the victim and complete counseling as directed by probation officers. During the hearing, the victim delivered an emotional impact statement accusing Bell of predatory , stating he had "ruined my life" through manipulation and , and describing him as a "monster" who exploited her . The conviction prompted immediate professional repercussions, including the removal of Bell's content from streaming platforms like and the revocation of his association with Nickelodeon-related projects, reflecting industry-wide distancing from convicted individuals in child endangerment cases.

Defendant's account and broader implications

In April 2024, following the release of the documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Drake Bell provided detailed accounts of the circumstances surrounding his 2021 conviction in interviews, asserting that the interactions with the victim occurred exclusively online with no physical meetings. Bell claimed the victim misrepresented her age as 18 during initial contact in 2017, when she was actually 15, and that explicit messages were exchanged after she initiated some conversations, though he acknowledged failing to verify her age adequately and described his actions as irresponsible. He explained his guilty plea to attempted child endangerment and disseminating harmful material as a strategic decision to mitigate risks of a public , which could have resulted in more severe penalties amid heightened scrutiny of his career. Bell has contested elements of the victim's statement, which alleged grooming and , maintaining that no such physical or coercive behaviors occurred and attributing media amplification to unverified claims without corresponding of in-person contact. This perspective highlights gaps between prosecutorial narratives and defendant assertions, where online by the minor and absence of verifiable underscore challenges in assessing and harm in digital interactions, rather than excusing through victimhood in the industry. The case raises implications for victim-perpetrator dynamics among former child stars, where prior trauma—such as Bell's own —does not deterministically produce offending behavior, as empirical reviews indicate mixed evidence for a strong "" in sexual offending. A of self-reported found most studies show no significant link between childhood sexual victimization and later perpetration, emphasizing causal factors like individual agency and choice over inevitable repetition. Bell rejected interpretations framing his actions as a direct extension of his , arguing such parallels undermine and fail to address how personal responsibility persists despite environmental stressors. data for child offenders further supports realism over excusing narratives, with rearrest rates for new sex offenses often below 5-10% over 5-6 years in longitudinal studies, indicating that while trauma correlates with risks in some cases, it does not preclude agency or effective intervention. This underscores the need to balance recognition of industry-induced vulnerabilities with insistence on causal to prevent minimization of harms.

Filmography

Film roles

Bell began his film career as a child actor with a small but memorable role as Jesse Remo in the sports drama Jerry Maguire (1996), where he played the young son of a client who defiantly flips off the titular sports agent, Jerry Maguire, during a tense meeting. This appearance marked an early showcase of his on-screen presence amid established stars like Tom Cruise. In 2000, Bell took on the role of young Rob Gordon in , a supporting part depicting the childhood version of the protagonist in the coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama directed by , reflecting his shift toward more character-driven indie projects as a pre-teen. By 2005, he appeared in the family ensemble comedy Yours, Mine & Ours as Dylan North, one of eighteen children in a blended family, contributing to the film's lighthearted portrayal of domestic chaos in this remake of the 1968 classic. Bell's transition to leading roles in theatrical releases came with (2008), a parody spoofing superhero tropes, in which he starred as Rick Riker, a teenager bitten by a genetically altered who gains powers as "Dragonfly." The film, directed by , earned mixed reviews for its uneven humor, holding a 17% approval rating on and grossing $25.9 million domestically against a $35 million budget, with worldwide earnings reaching approximately $72 million. That same year, he led as Kevin Brewer, a high school senior navigating a chaotic freshman orientation weekend after a , in this raunchy that received poor critical reception, scoring 5% on and underperforming at the . These roles highlighted Bell's move from ensemble child parts to starring in adult-oriented comedies, though subsequent films like (2015) as "The Popstar" saw diminishing returns in visibility and acclaim.

Television roles

Bell's early television appearances included guest roles on Home Improvement in 1994, where he played Grant in the episode "The Tool Man Delivers", and on Seinfeld in 1994, portraying young Robby in "The Pilot" episodes. These roles marked his entry into scripted series as a child actor. He achieved series regular status on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy The Amanda Show from 1999 to 2002, performing various characters in live-action sketches across the program's run. Bell appeared in every produced episode, contributing to recurring bits like "Totally Kyle". Bell's breakthrough came as the lead in the sitcom from 2004 to 2007, where he portrayed the laid-back, musically inclined stepbrother Drake Parker opposite Josh Peck's Josh Nichols. The series spanned 56 episodes over four seasons, focusing on the siblings' comedic family dynamics. Post-Drake & Josh, Bell diversified with guest spots beyond , including a self-referential cameo reprising Drake Parker in the episode "iBloop" on in 2010. In 2016, he appeared as the flashy tech investor Kirk Kelly in a single episode of the Fox sitcom Grandfathered, titled "The Biter", which featured a reunion with Peck.

Video games and voice work

Bell voiced Peter Parker / in the Disney XD animated series , which ran from April 1, 2012, to June 25, 2017, across 104 episodes. In this role, he depicted the web-slinger's high school life, superhero training under S.H.I.E.L.D., and battles against villains like and , aligning with the series' tone of comedic action aimed at children aged 6–11. In video games, Bell provided the voice for in Marvel Heroes, a action MMORPG developed by Gazillion Entertainment and released on May 6, 2013, where players could select his vocal performance for specific costumes including the Modern suit. He reprised the character in Disney Infinity 2.0: , a published by on September 23, 2014 (), featuring interactive Marvel figures and open-world gameplay. Bell also lent his voice to the younger version of Master Eraqus in , a developed by and released on January 25, 2019 (Japan) and January 29, 2019 (worldwide), appearing in flashbacks tied to the game's narrative involving the Keyblade masters. These roles marked his contributions to major franchises, leveraging his prior familiarity with youthful, energetic characters from live-action work.

Web and other media

Drake Bell has appeared in select television commercials extending into the digital era, including a 2021 spot for Barmicil ointment, where he collaborated with Mexican singer Lalo Garza to promote the product for treating skin irritations. Bell maintains an official YouTube channel, @DrakeBellOfficial, which had amassed 1.08 million subscribers and uploaded 23 videos as of late 2025, focusing on promotional and personal content rather than regular vlogs. Videos such as fan meeting clips have achieved modest viewership, with one 2022 upload depicting interactions with supporters garnering 37,000 views. Post-2010, Bell has featured in online fan engagement content hosted on platforms like YouTube, including a 2019 speed dating segment where he kissed a fan participant and a blind date video with a self-described superfan, emphasizing lighthearted, direct audience connections. These digital formats highlight his shift toward informal media for sustaining fan relations amid reduced traditional output.

Discography

Studio albums

Drake Bell's studio albums primarily encompass pop-rock material, evolving from teen-oriented productions under major labels to independent releases incorporating and introspective themes. His debut, Telegraph (2005), marked an initial foray into full-length recording, self-produced with influences from and . Subsequent works like (2006) achieved modest commercial traction via a major label, while later independent efforts, including Ready Steady Go! (2014), The Lost Album (2020), and (2024), reflect label independence and genre experimentation, with limited chart presence beyond early releases. Telegraph, released September 27, 2005, on the independent Backhouse Productions label, consists of 12 original tracks written and largely produced by Bell, emphasizing guitar-driven pop-rock with themes of youth and relationships. As an independent effort tied to his visibility from , it lacked major promotional backing and did not chart on , focusing instead on building a niche fanbase through digital and specialty retail channels. Bell's second album, , issued December 5, 2006, by , represented a shift to major-label distribution with professional production oversight. Featuring 11 tracks of polished pop-rock, it debuted at No. 81 on the and No. 21 on the Top Rock Albums chart, selling approximately 23,000 copies in its first week, buoyed by singles like "" and crossover appeal from his acting career. After departing Universal, Bell pursued independent releases, starting with Ready Steady Go! on July 8, 2014, via Surfdog Records, a rockabilly-infused album produced with , diverging from prior pop-rock toward retro swing and upbeat instrumentation across 12 tracks. It received no significant U.S. chart placement, aligning with his post-Nickelodeon pivot to genre-blending autonomy. The Lost Album, self-released February 14, 2020, comprises re-recorded material from sessions predating , spanning pop-rock with personal lyrical content over 11 tracks, unearthed and finalized independently amid career transitions; it bypassed major charts, emphasizing direct-to-fan distribution. Bell's most recent studio album, , dropped October 25, 2024, as a self-released 35-track collection via his official platforms, reverting to expansive pop-rock with thematic nods to life experiences, produced independently without label affiliation; as of late 2024, it garnered streaming attention but no reported charting.

Singles and EPs

Drake Bell's first prominent single, "," was released on August 23, 2005, and featured as the theme song for the series , originating from the show's soundtrack rather than one of his studio albums. The track received radio airplay and music video promotion on , contributing to its cultural recognition within audiences, though it did not chart on the Hot 100. In subsequent years, Bell issued several independent digital singles outside full-length albums, including "Fuego Lento" in 2018, a bilingual track emphasizing Latin influences, and "Call Me When You're Lonely" that same year, a collaboration with rapper . These releases marked a shift toward self-produced work via his dB Records imprint, with limited commercial charting but availability on streaming platforms. Post-2020, Bell accelerated standalone single output, releasing "I Kind of Relate" in 2024, which addressed personal experiences of , alongside others like "Dandelion" and "By the Ocean" in the same year, distributed digitally without physical formats or major label backing. "," issued in 2025, continued this pattern of frequent, independent drops focused on introspective pop-rock themes. Bell has also released extended plays as non-album projects, beginning with The Nashville Sessions on March 18, 2008, a six-track acoustic collection recorded in hubs, available digitally and emphasizing raw, unpolished performances. The EP Honest followed on June 30, 2017, comprising four pop-oriented tracks that showcased Bell's evolving production style, distributed via digital platforms and tied to promotional contests on networks. Later EPs include Smoke It Up and live session recordings like Jam in the Van: Live Sessions, both emphasizing experimental and performative elements without integration into his primary studio .
TitleTypeRelease DateLabel/Notes
SingleAugust 23, 2005 soundtrack tie-in
Fuego LentoSingle2018Bilingual independent release
Call Me When You're Lonely (feat. )Single2018Collaboration, digital
I Kind of RelateSingle2024Trauma-themed, streaming
DandelionSingle2024Independent pop-rock
By the OceanSingle2024Digital standalone
Single2025Recent introspective track
The Nashville SessionsEPMarch 18, 2008Acoustic, six tracks
HonestEPJune 30, 2017Four-track pop, digital
Smoke It UpEP2019Experimental non-album

Books

Published works

Drake Bell has not published any books as of December 2025. In July 2023, he announced plans to a titled , describing it as an account of his "true story" from experiences in the entertainment industry. As of mid-2025, the project remained in development, with Bell indicating ongoing personal reflection influencing its completion. No other authored writings, such as instructional guides on music or career reflections, have been released by Bell.

Awards and nominations

Acting and music accolades

Bell earned three consecutive Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor for his role as Drake Parker in , winning in 2006, 2007, and 2008. He was nominated for a in 2005 for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actor for the same series. Additionally, Bell won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Breakout Male for his performance as Rick Riker in the 2008 parody film . He received two nominations for Teen Choice Awards in the Choice TV Actor: Comedy category for in 2006 and 2007. For , Bell secured multiple , including the Blimp Award for Favorite TV Actor in 2007 and 2008, contributing to his overall recognition in youth-oriented honors with a high win rate in fan-voted categories focused on television performance. In music, Bell shared an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award in 2008 for top TV series composition related to , recognizing his contributions to the show's theme song "Found a Way." He was nominated three times for in music categories: Choice Music: Breakout Artist in 2006, and Choice Music: Male Artist in 2007 and 2008, reflecting peer and fan acknowledgment but no wins in these competitive fields. Overall, Bell's accolades skew toward acting successes in youth media, with three Young Artist wins and select Kids' Choice victories demonstrating strong performance metrics in ensemble and lead roles, contrasted by nominations without wins in broader music honors.

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